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Clewry Family History

Clewry Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cleary, Fleury, Clear, Clary, Cherry, Chery, Clerk, Clewis, Clerc

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Where is the Clewry family from?

You can see how Clewry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clewry family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Clewry families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Clewry's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Clewry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clewry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Clewry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clewry census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Clewry. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Clewry. For the veterans among your Clewry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clewry lifespan?

Average Clewry life expectancy in 1974 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clewry ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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